Cultivator.



J. A. HORNBECK.

APPLICATION FILED AEB.. 12, 1913. 1,107,07 l. Patented Aug. 11, 1914.

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J. A. HORNBEGK.

GULTIVATOR.

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GULTIVATOR.

APPLICATION FILED APB.. 12, 1913. 1,107,071 Patented Aug. 11,1914.

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JOHN A. non-unisex, or HINSDALE, ILLINOIS.

CUI. TIVATOR.

citizen of the United States, residing atlilinsdale, in the county of Dupage and State of Illinois, have invented a certain new andv useful Improvement in Cultivators, of which the following is a full, clear, concise, and exact description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification.

My invention relates to cultivators, and its object is to provide a simple, economical and. ellicient machine. The plow-carrying parts of the cultivator of my invention are adapted tc be counterbalanced by the weight of the operator, and I provide manually operated means for shifting some of the plows laterally, as desired.

l am aware that the broad idea of counterbalancing the plow-carrying parts by means of the weight of the operator is old, so l therefore do not claim counterbalancing of the plow-carrying parts broadly. I have, however, so constructed my cultivator that vthe counterbalancing of the plow-carrying parts is secured without the provision of complicated lever arrangements, etc. The operator of the cultivator of my invent-ion is enabled to bringl the plows into engagement with the ground by merely throwing some of his weight upon a pair of stirrups in which his feet are intended to rest when he is seated upon the machine. Throwing a portion of his weight upon the stirrups reduces the weight carried by the rear portion of the cultivator and the plow-carrying parts are lowered to the ground. When the operator wishes to lift the plows from engagement with the ground he merely permits his entire weight to be carried by the seat. llhen the entire weight of the operator, or most of it, is carried by the seat, the plowcarrying parts are lifted and so remain until the operator again throws a portion of his weightv upon the stirrups. Means is pron vided for readily adjusting the machine to the weight of the operator.

The cultivator here shown comprises a main framework and a plurality of subframes carried thereby, said subframes being arranged in parallel relation transversely of the machine. Each of these subframes, as shown, supports one plow, 1although any Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed April 12, 1913.

Patented Aug. 11, 1914.

Serial No. 760,770.

number of plows desired may be supported `by each of the subframes. The two inner subframes are pivotally connected to the main frame in order that they may be shifted laterally upon their pivots. I provide a pair of stirrups, each of which is so connected with its adjacent pivoted subframe that depressing either one of the stirrups moves its adjacent pivoted subframe laterally. The pivoted subframes are connected by means of a suitable link in order that they may be shifted laterally simultaneously. It will be readily seen, therefore, that the pivoted subframes may be readily shifted laterally in either direction by selectively depressing their associated stirrups, and that no lateral shifting of the pivoted subframes and' plows carried thereby takes place if equal forces are exerted upon both stirrups at the same time. These and other features of the cultivator of my invention are set forth in more detail in the following description and are illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure l is a perspective view of the eultivator of my invention, Fig. 2 is a rear view thereof, taken on the line 2 2 Fig. l, Fig. 3 is a detailed sectional view illustrating how the pivoted subframes are connected to the main frame, Fig. a is an isolated perspective view illustrating how the cultivator is adjusted to the weight of the operator, and Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of the cultivater with the plows in raised position.

Similar reference numerals refer to similar parts throughout the severalviews.

A s shown, the cultivator of my invention comprises suitable wheels, indicated at 5.

At 6 I have shown the usual tongue which is bolted to a pair of transverse bars 7. Bolted to the tongue 6 are the bent side bars 8, which are also attached to the transverse bars .7. A. bar 9 pivoted to the tongue at 10 has descending from either end thereof a bar 11, which has its lower end connected by means of a suitable link to one of the end subframes of the cultivator. Each of the bars 11 is provided with suitable apertures by means of which connection may be made to the ordinary whillletrees in the usual manner.

Arranged under the transverse bars 7 are a plurality of subframes. The outer subframes indicated at 12 are rigidly secured to the side bars 8 which in turn are secured to the transverse bars T. Each of the inner sub-frames indicated at 18 comprises vertical front and rear bars and a horizontal connectin@ bar 3a. The connection between the subtrames 13 and the transverse bars is a very simple one, the horizontal connecting bar 13 of each of the subframes 13 passing through a U-shaped member 14 with which each of the bars 'l' is provided. In Fig 3' have illustrated how the top bar of one of the subframes 13 passes through a U-shaped member carried by one of the bars 7. Suitable brace rods 15 may extend from the lower ends oi the subframes 12 to the bars 7 as shown.

Eachy of the subtrames 12 is provided with a rearwardly projecting beam 1G in which is pivoted the shank 17 of a plow 1S. Each oli the shanl-s 17 at its upper end is provided with an aperture through which is inserted a wooden break-pin 19. T he wooden pins 19 retain their associated plows in operative position under normal conditions, but are designed to yield in case the plows strike an obstruction such as a rock or a stump. Piveted in the middle subira-mes 13 the shanks 2O of suitable plows 21. Suitable break-pins `22 are provided for retaining the Shanks 20in the position shown in the drawings. lt will be noted that the wooden plugs which are employed are located above the pivotal points oit the Shanks and are above any obstruction which the plows might strike.

Forming axles for the wheels 5 is a bent bar 28, which also serves to carry a seat 24, as shown. Secured to the bar 23 are the horizontal side members 25, each er which n is secured to its adjacent rigidly-secured subframe 12, as shown. The connections between the side bars 25 and the adjacent subira-mes are adjustable, the adjustable securing means comprising slots 26 in the bars 25 and. tongues 27 carried by the subitrames 12, which ride 'in said slots. livoted to the forward end of each of the bars 25 is a plate 28 provided with a plurality of notches 29 adapted to engage its tongue 27. It will thus be seen that the tongues 27 may be retained in any position along their slots 26 and so determine the position of the subframes relatively to the axles of the wheels.

The machine illustrated in the drawings is adjusted for an operator whose weight is slightlyv above the average. The machine can, however, be readily adjusted for a lighter operator by moving the subtrames and parts secured thereto toward the axles and retaining the tongues 2'? at the necessary points within their respective slots 2G.

From the above description it will be seen that the bar 28 and the side bars 25 constitute a lever having the wheels 5 as a 'fulcrum, the seat being mounted upon one arm of' the lever and the plows and plowcarrying parts being mounted upon the other end ci the lever and piroted on the tongues 27. VEhe adjustment of the parts is such that when the operator is seated upon the cultivator his weight tends to raise the plows from the ground. The adjustable connections between the bars 25 and the snbirames 12 are provided in order that, while the operators weight is enough to raise the plows from the ground, when the operator is seated, the parts can be so adjusted that a very slight reduction in the force exerted upon the seat or an increase in the torce exerted upon the forward ends oli the bars 25 is suiiicient to return the plows to the ground.

.ach of the subir-ames 12 provided with a pair et eyes 30 and 31 which support a bent bar 32. Each et the bent bars 32 is provided with a stirrup 33 which is so disposed tliat it is readily accessible to the operator. lhe :forward ends of the bent bars 32 are connected by means of links with their adjacent pivoted sublrames '3'. The pivoted subtranics 13 are connected together by means ot a suitable link 35, as shown.

From the description of the connection between the stirrup-earrying bars 32 and the pivoten subr'ranies 13 it will readily be seen that the plows 20 carried by the pivoted subframes 13 may be shifted laterally in either direction by selectively depressing the stirrups Suitable fenders 3G may be provided 'for keeping the stalks of the row aetween the plows 2O out of engagement with said plows. It desired, a locking lever 37 may be provided tor retaining the plows in raised position, this lever comprising a lower portion at right angles to the rest of the lever, said lower portion being arranged to rest upon the top ot the to retain the plows and associated )arts in raised posi bn. ln Fig. I hare llustrated the position assumed by the locklng lerer 37 when the plows are in lowered position. lllhen the plows are in lowered position, the lower portion or' the said lever is disposed under the bar 28 as shown. l/Vhen the forixard end of the cultivator is to be raised to the position indicated in lfull lines in Fig. 5 and in dotted lines in Fig. 2, the lever 37 is moved. from its vertical position to the position indicated in dotted lines. litter the subirames and. plows have assumed the position shown in Fig. 5, the lever is moved or allowed to swing to a vertical position with the lower portion thereof disposed above the bar 28, whereupon the subtraines and plows are held in raised position. l wish it to be understood that I aars 25 do not consider the lever 87 an essential part of the device of my invention, as in many constructions embodying my invention it may be desirable to dispense with said lever.

The operation of my improved cultivator is as follows: When the operator takes his position in the seat 24, the plows are lifted from the ground, provided the locking lever is in non-locking position, and the cultivator may be taken to any suitable point withoutI bringing the plows into play. lhen the plows are to be used the operator, who has placed his feet in the stirrups 33, presses downwardly upon the stirrups, forming parts of the rods 82 whichy engage the framework at points in front of the axle, Whereupon the force exerted upon the forward arm of the lever comprising the bars 23 and Q5 is greater than the force exerted upon the rear arm of said lever, and the forward arm moves downward, thus bringing the plows into engagement with the ground and into operative position. The mechanism for securing the side-sh-ifting of the plows 2.0 has been explained in such detail that it will be unnecessary to go further into the operation of the devices whereby the shifting is secured. It will be seen, therefore, that the operator has complete control over the plows without operating any levers or other operating devices other than the st-irrups in which his feet normally rest. The stirrups 33 may be said to control both the lateral and vertical movement of the plows 20, vertical motion of the plows being secured by conjoint downward pressure on the stirrups, and lateral movement of the plows being secured' by a differential pressure upon said stirrups.

lVhile I have illustrated my invention in a particular embodiment herein shown, I do not wish to be limited to the particular construction here shown, but desire to clair;x broadly any modifications embodying my invention which may suggest themselves to those skilled in the art.

llhat I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is:

l. A cultivator comprising wheels, a framework, a plurality of laterally and vertically shiftable plows supported by the framework, and a single pair of foot levers each connected with allof the laterally shiftable plows for controlling the adjustment of said plows both vertically and laterally.

2. In a cultivator comprising wheels, a framework carrying a seat and a plurality of plows, said framework constituting a lever having the wheels for a fulcrum, with the seat on one lever arm and the plows on the other arm, some of said plows being shiftable laterally and soire of the plows being fixed relatively to the framework, and 1 stirrups whereby the operator may control the vertical adjustment of all of the plows and the lateral adjustment of some of the plows.

8. In a cultivator comprising wheels, a bar forming axles for said wheels and bent back to form a seat support, a pair of parallel side bars bolted to said bent bar and extending forward from the axles, a plurality of plows supported by the forward ends of said side bars, said side bars and bent bar constituting a lever with the wheels as a fulcrum, with the seat on one lever arm and the plows on the other.

4. In a cultivator comprising wheels, a bar forming axles for said wheels and bent back to form a seat support, a pair of parallel side bars bolted to said bent bar and extending forward from the axles, a plurality of plows supported by the forward ends of said side bars, said side bars and bent bar constituting a lever with the wheels as a fulcrum, with the seat on one lever arm and the plows on the other, and means for adjust-ing the plows relative to the side bars.

5. In a cultivator comprising wheels, a bar forning axles for said wheels and bent back to form a seat support, a pair of parallel side bars bolted to said bent bar and extending forward from `the axles, a plurality of plows supported by the forward end of said side bars, said side bars and bent bar constituting a lever with the wheels as a fulcrum, with the seat on one lever arm and the plows on the other, and means for adjusting the plows relative to "the side bars, said last-mentioned means comprising pins riding in slots in said lside bars and notched plates carried by the side bars for retaining the pins at the desired positions in said slots.

6. A cultivator comprising wheels, a framework consisting of a pair of side members constituting a lever having the wheels as a fulcrum, a seat supported by the rear ends of the side members, a plurality of subfraines arranged transversely of the machine, plows supported by the subframes, a transverse support with which all of the subframes are carried, and a tongue attached to said supporting bar, there being one of said subframes pivoted to the forward end of each of said side members so that the subframes, plows and transverse support are raised bodily when the weight of the operator is carried entirely by the seat.

7. In a cultivator comprising wheels, a

`framework comprising a pair of bars constituting a lever raving the wheels as a fulerum, a seat supported by the rear ends of the side members, a transverse support, a plurality of subframes `suspended from said transverse support, plows supported by said subframes, there being one of said subframes pivoted to the forward end of each of said side members, said subframes, transverse bar and plows being lifted bodily when the weight of the operator is carried entirely by the seat.

8. In a cultivator comprising wheels, a framework comprising a pair of bars constituting a lever having the wheels as a fulcrum, a seat supported by the rear ends of the side members, a transverse support, a plurality of sub-frames suspended from said transverse support, plows supported by said subframes, two of said subframes being immovable relatively to the transverse support, a pair of subframes disposed between the first two subframes and pivotally suspended from the transverse support, each of said first two subframes being pivotally secured to the forward end of one of said side members, and stirrups whereby the operator when seated may control the vertical adjustment of all of the subframes and the lateral adjustment of the pivoted subframes.

9. In a eultivator comprising wheels, a framework comprising a pair of bars constituting a lever having the wheels as a fulcrum, a seat supported by the rear ends of the said bars, a transverse support, a plurality of subframes suspended from said transverse support, plows supported by said subframes, two of said subframes being immovable relative to the transverse support, a pair of subframes disposed between said first two subframes and pivotally suspended from the transverse support, each of said first two subframes being pivotally secured to the forward end of one of said rst bars, and a foot lever pivoted to each of the first two subframes and connected with one of the pivoted subframes whereby the operator when seated may control the vertical adjustment of all of the subframes and the lateral adjustment of the pivoted subframes.

y10. A cult-ivator comprising wheels, a frame constituting a lever having the wheels as a fulerum, a seat carried by the rear end of said frame, a transverse support carried by the forward end of said frame, a plurality of plows suspended from said transverse support, some of said plows being fixed relatively to said support and some of said plows being pivotally suspended therefrom, together with foot levers whereby the operator when seated may control the vertical adjustment of all of the plows and the lateral adjustment of the pivotally suspended plows.

11. it cultivator comprising wheels, a frame constituting a lever having the wheels as a. fulcrum, a seat carried by the rear end of said frame, a transverse support carried by the forward end of said frame, a plurality of plows suspended from said transverse support, some of said plows being fixed relatively to said support and some of said plows being pivotally suspended therefrom, together with foot levers whereby the operator when seated may control the vertical adjustment of all of the plows and the lateral adjustment of the pivotally suspended plows, and connecting means whereby the operator by actuating either one of said foot levers moves said plows simultaneously in the same direction.

12. A cultivator comprising wheels, a frame constituting a lever having the wheels as a fulcrum, a seat carried by the rear end of said frame and a transverse support earried by the front end of said frame, a plurality of plows suspended from said transverse support, and a pair of foot levers whereby the operator may control both the vertical adjustment and the lateral adjustment of said plows by downward pressure on said foot levers.

13. A enltivator comprising wheels, a frame constituting a lever having the wheels as a fulerum, a seat carried by the rear end of said frame anda transverse support carried by the front end of said frame, a plurality of plows suspended from said transverse support, and a pair of foot levers whereby the operator may control the vertical adjustment of the plows by downward pressure upon the foot levers and the lateral adjustment of the plows by exerting downward pressure upon one of the foot levers.

let. A eultivator comprising wheels, a. frame comprising a pair of side bars, said frame constituting a lever having the wheels as its fulcrum, a seat carried by the rear end of said frame and a. plurality of connected plow carriers supported by the forward ends yof said side bars, there being` an elongated slot in the forward end of each of said bars, a tongue carried by the adjacent plow carrier projecting into each slot, and a notched plate hinged to each of said bars arranged to retain the tongues at any desired positions within the slots to adjust the eultivator for use by operators of different weights.

15. ln a eultivator, a plurality of beams, plows attached to said beams, a suspension for eachbeam allowing lateral and vertical motion, manually controlled means connected to said beams, said manually controlled means operated conjointly to .inlpart a vertical motion to said plows and operated diii'erentially to impart a lateral movement to said plows.

16. ln a culti fator, a frame, a plurality of plows suspended for vertical and lateral movement from said frame, and manually operated means for shifting the plows to various positions vertically and laterally by the degree of pressure exerted thereon.

17. In a eultivator, beams, plows attached 5to said beams, supports for saol beams al- In Witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe lowing vertical an? latejal movement of my name this 9th day of April, A. D. 1913 said lows, a pair o mova le manual levers, eaohpeonneoted to said beams, said manual JOHN A' HORNBECK' 5 levers movable by pressure to control the YWitnesses: f

vertical and latelal movement of said ALBERT C. BELL, plovvs. A. D. MoCoBB.

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